Finally, according to Forbes magazine, the skills and knowledge gained whilst volunteering may “demonstrate higher levels of capacity, potentially making the volunteer more attractive to and productive for employers.” So give it a try – help your community and your employability skills at the same time.
View detailsOur penultimate Workout of the Week ahead of the summer break is delivered by Sport and Public Services tutor Daniel Millen. The majority of Daniel's time is spent teaching on Level 2 coaching programmes and supporting our scholarship student athletes. He has extensive knowledge of the football industry, playing and coaching to a decent level and this is supplemented by experience delivering physical education in primary schools.
View detailsA lot of bands don’t even get to the point where they make a record. I don’t understand why there’s not the level of encouragement there used to be. I’m not saying it was better in the old days – it’s different. But I think people should be encouraged to be creative.
View detailsOur men’s first team are coached and managed by one of our tutors, Jarrad Ince, who combines teaching with running one of our College’s football teams. Jarrad holds his FA Level 3 (UEFA B license) in Coaching Football and also coaches part time at a Premier League football club. When asked about the upcoming Semi-Final, Jarrad said: “I am so proud of our students, but the hard work doesn’t stop here.
View detailsStudents play football alongside their studies and our team is coached and managed by one of our tutors, Jarrad Ince, who combines teaching with running one of our college’s football teams. Jarrad holds his FA Level 3 (UEFA B license) in Coaching Football and also coaches part time at a Premier League football club. In his post-match interview Jarrad was full of praise for his players and the students from The Sheffield College.
View detailsFrom September, Advanced Learner Loans will be open to people aged 19 and over, who are studying for a level 3 qualification. Previously these had been open to people aged 24 and over. This again will help to widen participation in education.
View details“She has since managed to support other students with their anxiety and stress levels, got a Distinction for every single assignment, delivered with me and another student at the Teaching and Learning Conference to teachers about how to support students with anxiety and has been a model student since day one.
View detailsZara Khalique brightens up our day - During our #didyouknow Design and Visual Arts week we caught up with Zara Khalique, a former pupil turned Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, to talk about her brand ‘Keep it bright’. She took the time to visit our Level 3 Art and Design students completing their end of year projects. Keep It Bright “Keep it Bright is a positivity movement, lifestyle brand and way of living.
View detailsUnder the theme ‘Commonwealth of Kindness’, students were invited to develop ideas that celebrate the values of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 30 students from the Level 3 UAL Creative Media Production and Technology course , took part in a range of digital storytelling workshops, working alongside leading photographers such as Canon Ambassador Clive Booth.
View details“Working with The Chefs’ Forum our students are able to gain experience of working with top-professionals to really take their skills to the next level.” commented Christine Kenyon, Deputy Principal at The Manchester College. Nights such as these, where they put their skills to the test in a professional setting, are vital to ensuring they're ready to start a career once they complete their studies with us.
View details“The programme gave me an insight into my responsibilities and things I would have to deal with should I choose to take a permanent job in the sector. Another advantage of the programme is that it also gives you a Level 1 Healthcare and Employability certification and equips you with lots of transferable skills.” Pamela has now been working for the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for 11 years and has held various roles, working in various Trust wards, departments and hospitals, as well as working in the community.
View detailsThe night was expertly hosted The Manchester College’s Katrina Ahuja, a Level 1 Business student from our Harpurhey campus alongside JJ Lewis, an Acting student at the Arden School of Theatre, part of UCEN Manchester.
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